Cyclone alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh as Bay of Bengal storm intensifies

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert as a deep depression in the Southwest Bay of Bengal strengthens. This system could escalate into a cyclonic storm within 24 hours, possibly affecting Tamil Nadu by week’s end.
The low pressure system is likely getting stronger because of the warmer sea surface temperatures in the Bay of Bengal, in the 28-30 degree Celsius range.
Last seen, the deep depression was 310 km southeast of the port city of Trincomalee, on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka, 590 km south-southeast of Nagappattinam, and 800 km from Chennai.
It is moving north-northwest at 12 kmph and would likely bypass Sri Lanka and head toward India. The system is expected to gain strength over the next 12 hours and head toward Tamil Nadu coasts in the next two days. The cooler surface temperature may reduce its strength slightly.
IMD forecasts that this system will intensify into a cyclone by November 27. Residents and authorities are advised to prepare for potential heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal disruptions along Tamil Nadu.
Winds near the system are strong (25-30 knots, gusting to 35 knots), and the sea will be rough along the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Sri Lankan coasts until November 29.
Coastal regions should prepare for strong winds, rough seas, and heavy rainfall. The system may bring dangerous conditions from November 27 to 29, especially for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh.
More updates would be provided as the situation evolves.